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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.59, 244.89 and 111.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.59, 244.89 and 111.17 is: 153.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.59 : 244.89 = 111.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.59/244.89 = 111.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.59x = 244.89 × 111.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.59x = 27,225.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,225.03/177.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.30

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